Omcan PM-IT-0008, Instruction Manual

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Installation
• Check the efficiency of the double safety device on the lid. The device sets off two micro-switches; one is
controlled by the lid hook (Figure 7A), inside the stop slot; and the other from the lid itself.
To check this, make sure that microswitch in the slot begins to be enabled when the hook has not yet gone
out of the slot itself. The lid microswitch must be heard to click when the lid is lifted approximately 10 - 15
mm. (Figure 7).
• Operation of the buttons and pilot lamps according to the signs given (Figure 6).
• The knife, in its working position, should be turning clockwise.
• The correct connection of the water cooling system should include checking for eventual water leaks.
NOTE: If the machine or some of its parts breakdown, call your local authorised dealer or concessionaire for
repairs.
INSTALLATION OF THE DRAWPLATE AND START-UP OF PRODUCTION
WARNING: Make sure the machine is switched off.
• Withdraw the filter (Figure 8A) and the drawplate (Figure 8B) requested from the container filled with water
where it was put after its last use. Thoroughly rinse with plenty of running, warm water, in order to have the
piece at the right temperature (See Maintenance section).
• Dry it with a soft cloth.
• Unscrew the blocking ring nuts (Figure 8C) and carefully clean the internal part including the edging.
• Take the plastic cap off (Figure 8D).
• Set up the filter and the drawplate while taking good care of the Archimedean screw (Figure 8E) at the
center of the disk.
• Close the metal ring with the help of the wrench supplied (Figure 9A) and check that the various parts are
in place and are not shifted axially because dough has added thickness (Figure 8 - point 1).
• In order to start production, position the selector (Figure 10A) on the position and press the start button
(Figure 10C). The initial product coming out of the machine has an unacceptable appearance; this is the
reason why it has to be eliminated.
• After a short time (a couple of minutes), the product coming out is acceptable - the colour goes from whitish
to yellow and it has a greater consistency.
• In order to cut the pasta to the desired length, it is necessary to set up the cutting device (Figure 9B), made
up of motor and knife, chosen from those available.
• Set up the unit for this, by simply fitting the cutter (Figure 11A) on the drive shaft in the standby position.
Placing the cutting unit opposite the drawplate, taking care that the cutter moves axially towards the motor
and is fits neatly with the drawplate.
• To complete this operation, facilitate the movement of the knife by helping yourself, with your hands,
closing the knife tang between two fingers (Figure 11).
• Regulate the knife speed according to the desired pasta length, by turning the speed control knob
(Figure 10B).
• If the product is quite wet and tends to be sticky, it is best to dry the surface in any case, by switching on
the fan (Figure 10D).
• The product may be collected on the frame supplied (Figure 12A), leaning on retractable rods (Figure 12B)
supplied with the machine.
For machines fitted with an extrusion sleeve cooling unit:
• Switch on the system taking account of a few operating parameters of the dough and room temperature.